DIVERSIONS
West Virginia State Fair : From August 10-19 the fairgrounds will host rides , concerts , livestock shows , and more
Fair photos by Jenny Harnish
Whitewater rafting : A Trifecta Weekend , from August 26-27 , that gives racers the ability to complete a Sprint 5K , Super 10K and
Beast 21K in just one weekend .
August 4 : Fayetteville First Fridays , 5 p . m . — 9 p . m ., downtown Fayetteville . June throuth September . Enjoy live music at stops throughout downtown Fayetteville with shops open for extended hours . Check out Visit Fayetteville ’ s Facebook page for more details and schedules . 304-574-1500 . https :// www . facebook . com / visitfayettevillewv
August 5 : Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series ( free ): noon — 2 p . m ., 1 Tamarack Park , Musician : Jonah Carden . Grab a bite to eat at the restaurant , shop around the retail space and Fine Art Gallery , and take in the sounds of Appalachia from some talented West Virginia musicians . If it rains ,
18 � SOUTH � JULY-AUGUST ’ 23 the performance will take place inside . 304-256-6843 . https :// visitwv . com / event / courtyard-concert-series / 2023-07-08 /
August 10 : Live Music with Alan Griffith , 7 p . m . — 9 p . m ., Coal River Coffee Company , 64 Olde Main Plaza , St . Albans . Family-friendly atmosphere , food , drinks ( coffee , beer , wine and more ). Call 304-786-2020 or visit https :// allevents . in / saint % 20albans / 20002443997575
August 10 — August 19 : State Fair of West Virginia at Fairlea in Greenbrier County . The fairgrounds that host the 10-day event feature a large open space for carnivals and exhibitions , a horse track , several pavilions and grandstands for live entertainment . The West Virginia State Fair is proud of its livestock shows at the Southern States Large Stock Arena and Tractor Supply Small Stock Arena where you can see cows , horses , sheep , pigs , and rabbits . Also Draft Horse Pulls and the Best Dressed Cow Contest . 304-645- 1090 . https :// statefairofwv . com /
August 11 — August 13 : Whitewater rafting , 4 p . m ., August 11 , and August 13 , New & Gauley River Adventures , 115 Oscar White Road , Lansing . Mild whitewater trips ranging from class I to III rapids for soft adventure on